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You need the XP CD to knowck off Linux. However, I dont think this is an issue with linux. Try running a repair install of XP and see if that resolves the issue...

if the HD is not seen in the BIOS, then theres no way its gonna boot up. Are you sure youve plugged the power cable tightly? Also make sure the data cable is plugged in tightly...

Since you said that the comp restarts when under load, I'm inclined to think that this is a heating issue. Try running the computer with the side open and a fan blowing air inside it. If the restarts stop, then it's definitely a heating issue and you need to add …

Also, if you install mem modules of diff speeds, both the modules will run at the speed of the slower module.

Also to put your mind at ease, 62 degrees is a safe temp for the CPU. As long as it doesnt touch 80-90 degrees, youre fine.

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If the usage was high only when you played the game, then thats perfectly normal.

No, you cannot use both DDR and DDr2 simultaneously on boards which have both the slots. You can use either DDR or DDR2 at one time. I guess this should answer your second question.

To answer your question, you can upgrade the REM only if theyre the same type. You cant use DDR RAM for DDR2 or SD for DDR. You can upgradr diff capacities and frequenxies of the same type of RAM

You say you set the voltage selector to 220 Volts. What's the voltage you get at the wall outlet? You could try getting a new PSU to check if the board is fine. You also said that everything got real bright. Was this on the screen or was there a …

Ah, technicalities. You just can't live without them.

Try running the 32 Bit Dell diagnostics. When you power on the system and see the Dell logo, press F12 to get to the One Time Boot Menu. Once there, select the last option that says "Boot to Utility Partition". When you do this, the Dell Diagnostics will launch with …

It's not possible for a CD ROM drive to read DVDs. CD ROM drives can only read CDs, CD-RW drives can read AND write CDs, DVD ROM drives can read CDs and DVDs, while DVD RW drives can read and write both CDs and DVDs...Who is the manufacturer of your …

under the option "When I close the lid of my computer", there should be 4 options: Shut down, restart, hibernate and stand by. Choose whatever you want the computer to do. If youre talking about how to resume from hibernation, just opening the lid should bring the computer out of …

Its possible that while pushing the cord initially, you have broken the soldering holding the port in place. Try the cord on another similar computer to eliminate that as a point of failure. Also, take your computer to an authorised Toshiba Service Center to get the issue fixed.

Hey all Ive had an argument with my batch mates. They say that a floppy drive is an IDE drive. I say it is not. Can any of you guys confirm which of us is right? Thanks

x64 is okay, if you dont mind the lack of drivers for some devices like my HP Deskjet 3325 printer. Interms of performance, I'd say an 8% boost in the feel of the OS, a better implementation of the TCP/IP stack. The look is the same as WinXP. Also, older …

To be perfectly honest, no. I really don't see any noticable diff when the pages load. Using Firefix and IE.

Since the Core 2 Duos are new, they are expensive. If you're on a budget, stick with AMDs

If youre sure youve set the BIOS to boot from the CD first, then in all probability, the CD isn't bootable, which means it's an illegal copy. Get a copy of Windows XP from the store and try booting off of it.

I have used the mac for a while and I must say I did not find it impressive or worth the hype. The interface was good, yes, but nothing worth all the hype that surrounds it. The iBook G4 I used looked cool, but the OS itself was ok. Personally, …

For an SP2 system, the command is netsh winsock reset catalog

For SATA disks, you need to load the drivers which come with the motherboard. when setup is loading, watch for the prompt that says 'press f6 to install a third party SCSI/RAID driver'. When this appears, press f6 and pop in the driver floppy (yes, floppy) which came with the …

If it's a USB device, the dialog box will come up only the first time you plug in the device. Subsequent plug ins will NOT display the dialog box.

try disconnecting the CD drive and see if the problem is resoled. If it is, its the CD drive at fault. Also, see if the drives are detected in the BIOS

Why not contact Dell Tech Support? They'll be able to guide you as to how to go about this problem.

I'd first check the wall outlet, since you say you're getting an electric shock. Plug the computer into another (working) wall outlet and see if the system powers on.

If your HD is a SATA device, you may need to provide the SATA drivers during Windows setup. These drivers will be on a floppy which came with your mother board.

I would guess that there's a problem with the board. One way to verify this is to take your RAM stick to another computer and see if it's detected properly. Then, get a known working module and install it on your computer. See if the problem recurs. If it does, …

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I kinda dislike iTunes though. Really slow and sluggish. That's not to say WMP is the bestest media player, but I find it significantly faster than iTunes.

I agree. Considering you're putting together such a beefy system, it'll be worth your while to invest in a high power and good quality PSU. Im not sure of a model, but PSUs from Antec are really good. I suggest you get a 550 Watt PSU at the very least …

I dont think laptops have SATA drives (may be wrong though). If this is the case, it's possible the lappy's HD may have crashed or a cable may have come loose. Tighten the data and power cables and see if the drive is being detected...

Well, it is possible that your other partitions may have gotten corrupted. Try booting to recovery console and try running chkdsk /r from there. If this does not solve your issue, you may need to give your HD to a professional data recovery company.

what error do you get when you try to install Windows?

Remive the CMOS battery. Also, if the bboard has a CMOS reset jumper, short those pins. Doing so will clear the CMOS.

Dont take a chance...I'd advise you to buy the card from the same manufacturer. XFX is a good brand

India has a lot of opportunities for IT jobs. You could try your luck here. And I don't just mean Call Centers. There are a number of hi tech projects going on in companies like Infosys, i-Flex, Hexaware etc. You could upload your resume to some Indian job sites like …

Well, since you say that explorer and system.exe are the processes taking up the CPU time, Id suggest you run a virus scan first. It's possible that these files may be infected. Also, kill all unnecessary processes in Task Manager and then try running the game. See if these suggestions …

I suspect a virus/spyware problem. Or a corrupt driver. Since you say she downloads almist all the updates, she may have downloaded an update or a driver not compatible with the hardware. Try a recent system restore point and see if it helps

Did you check the connections? Power, data. Is the jumper set properly? Is the IDE/SATA port enabled in the BIOS? Did you try a different IDE cable? If youve tried all these suggestions, then try the drive on anpther computer. If it doesnt work there either, you have a bad …

It must be on top of the keyboard...

The only bottleneck I would say is if you have an IDE hard drive. If it's SATA, then no issues. However, what make are your RAM modules? What's their clock speed?

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So is there a way to view the old site? Even if it's not functional, just for posterity's sake. Please, Dani. Pretty please?

Dude...you opened a new drive? You just voided the warranty for it. If you were having problems with the drive, you could have just taken it back to where you bought it from and got a replacement. OPening a device voids its warranty....

Are your IDE drives being detected in the BIOS? If yes, then the board should be fine and your computer will boot off of the Windows CD. Try the usual checks though. Power and data cables tightly attached to the drives and the board.

Im not sure if your BIOS will be able to use more than 32gigs without a BIOS upgrade.